City Council Members Brad Adams
Ward 2 Term Ends: 12/31/2015 2201 30th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 360-391-9771 brada@cityofanacortes.org
Eric N. Johnson
Ward 3 Term Ends: 12/31/2015 2017 Piper Circle Anacortes, WA 98221 360-840-5415 ericj@cityofanacortes.org
Erica Pickett
Position 7 Term Ends: 12/31/2017 1112 18th Street Anacortes, WA 98221 360-293-6264 ericap@cityofanacortes.org
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Find out, in a friendly way, where your teen is and who they’re with.
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Be open to negotiating with your teen about limits, family rules and consequences.
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Start having talks about alcohol and other drugs early – before your kids reach adolescence-then keep talking and listening. Begin with the easier discussions about high caffeine energy drinks and prescription drugs, and build from there. Use movies, news stories and advertisements as the basis to discuss how alcohol and other drugs are shown in the media.
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Discuss a broad range of issues not limited to substance use with your teen and invite their opinions, even if they are different from your own.
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As they go through the teenage years, let your kids know what you think the safest choices about alcohol and other drugs are and what you expect of them.
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Let teens know that their safety comes first, especially when you tackle the more difficult issues around drinking and marijuana. Let them know they can depend on you to help them if they feel concerned about their own or a friend’s safety.
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Set an example by being responsible about your own use of alcohol and other drugs. If you choose to drink, discuss how you manage your own drinking.
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Recognize that experimentation and mistakes happen. By understanding that a teen’s brain – especially the areas in charge of impulse control – is still developing, you’ll be able to better understand why your teen may place themselves in risky situations. Help your teen to reflect on a mistake to make it into a learning opportunity, but be sure to wait until you’re both calm and ready to discuss a problem rationally.
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Stay in the know. You don’t have to be an expert, but being informed about current evidence related to alcohol & other drugs will give you the information you need to help your teen make better choices.
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Consider the big picture. Many youth today experience anxiety, stress and depression. Changes in mood, behaviour and attitude could be an indication of a problem with alcohol or other drugs, a mental health problem or both. If you feel your teen is experiencing problems, seek help from a professional.
John Archibald
Position 5 Term Ends: 12/31/2017 3001 Meridian Court Anacortes, WA 98221 360-395-5923 johna@cityofanacortes.org
Liz Lovelett
Position 6 Term Ends: 12/31/2017 PO Box 547 Anacortes, WA 98221 360-588-8707 lovelettl@cityofanacortes.org
Matt Miller
Position 4 Term Ends: 12/31/2017 818 Haddon Road Anacortes, WA 98221 360-588-9070 mattm@cityofanacortes.org
Ryan Walters
Ward 1 Term Ends: 12/31/2015 P.O. Box 547 Anacortes, WA 98221 360-610-7770 ryanw@cityofanacortes.org
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